Sentences with phrase «for middle grade books»

Reviews are always difficult to get, but reviews for middle grade books have been even more important, because major review channels like the School Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus and Booklist serve as social - proof to parents, teachers, and librarians, that middle grade books are good to pass onto their children.

For middle grade, once again, it's the gatekeepers who are doing these activities, and usually not looking in those places for middle grade books.

* Middle Grade — Literary Agents Children's Books: This children's book category is for readers ages 8 - 12, and the word count for a middle grade book is 20 - 40,000 words.

Nicole, I think your right on with your target market efforts for a middle grade book.

Not exact matches

Margaret Pokiak - Fenton — This book about a girl's experiences within Canada's residential schools is geared for middle - grades.

Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan - Fenton and Margaret Pokiak - Fenton — This book about a girl's experiences within Canada's residential schools is geared for middle - grades.

Let's get started with two new books — one for middle grades and one for young adults — that show two different ways of incorporating LGBTQ characters and themes into a story.

My friend Mia Wenjen has a great roundup of 50 must - read diversity picture books, and after Laurel finishes the young readers version of I Am Malala, I am totally pointing her to this collection of 8 empowering middle grade novels for kids interested in social justice.

Western Washington About Blog A children's, middle - grade and young adult book blog for both readers and writers.

Her books include Differentiation in Middle and High School: Strategies to Engage All Learners (with Jessica Hockett; ASCD), Smart in the Middle Grades: Classrooms that Work for Bright Middle - Schoolers (with Carol Ann Tomlinson; AMLE), and The Differentiated Flipped Classroom (with Eric Carbaugh Corwin).

Top Secret by John Reynolds Gardiner (author of Stone Fox) is a great read - aloud book for the elementary / middle school grades.

If you're a principal looking to give a truly special gift to new staff members, or if you're looking for a stocking stuffer for someone who teaches the middle grades, this book would make a truly memorable — and often referred to — gift!

DeHart reviews books at Reading and Literature Resources Blog and taught middle grades English for eight years.

The Flexible Classroom riffs on the title of middle - level teacher Amber Chandler «s 2016 book, The Flexible ELA Classroom: Practical Tools for Differentiated Instruction in Grades 4 - 8 (Routledge / MiddleWeb).

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Her honors include being Nationally Board Certified in Reading / Language Arts for the Early and Middle Grades, Membership Director for the Collegiate Peaks Council of the International Reading Association, member of the Long - Range Strategic Planning Committee for the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association, and an author of four study guides and a children's book.

Esperanza Rising, a middle grades book, shows the long, complicated relationship between the US and Mexican - Americans looking for a better life and opportunities.

«We're not just a stand alone entity in the middle of a neighborhood,» said Timothy Wangler, a 12th grade literature arts teacher whose service - learning project has students turning a book into a theater production to be performed for the community.

A Los Angeles book launch event on Dec. 2 featured four Teach Plus Teaching Policy Fellows and contributing writers: Sujata Bhatt, founder of the Incubator School; Kyle Hunsberger, a mathematics teacher at Johnnie L. Cochrain, Jr., Middle School who developed and successfully implemented a 6th - grade basic - skills intervention program; Jeannette Marrone, a founding teacher at Environmental Science and Technology High School; and Stephanie Widmer, a Teach for America Learning Team Leader and humanities teacher at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy.

This book reports on key elements of success at six urban middle - grades school districts that are part of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's Program for Student Achievement.

Anne Wheelock's 1998 book, «Safe to Be Smart: Building a Culture for Standards - Based Reform in the Middle Grades,» now has a study guide, available free at the National Middle School Association website.

First Aid for Readers: Help before, during, and after reading This is a great strategies book for middle grade and up which is available also in ebook form.

In their book, Fires in the Middle School Bathroom: Advice for Teachers from Middle Schoolers (New Press, 2008), WKCD authors Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers call on students» own words to offer ideas on that subject to teachers of the middle gMiddle School Bathroom: Advice for Teachers from Middle Schoolers (New Press, 2008), WKCD authors Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers call on students» own words to offer ideas on that subject to teachers of the middle gMiddle Schoolers (New Press, 2008), WKCD authors Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers call on students» own words to offer ideas on that subject to teachers of the middle gmiddle grades.

Dr. Elias's other books include Social Decision Making Skills: A Curriculum Guide for the Elementary Grades (Author), Problem Solving / Decision Making for Social and Academic Success: A School - Based Approach (National Education Association Professional Library), Building Social Problem Solving Skills: Guidelines from a School - Based Program (Jossey - Bass), Social Decision Making and Life Skills Development: Guidelines for Middle School Educators (Aspen), Promoting Student Success Through Group Intervention (Haworth), and Social Problem Solving Interventions in the Schools (Guilford).

In general, the content and presentation in the CKHG books for Grades 3 - 5 are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle sGrades 3 - 5 are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle sgrades through middle school.

Current SCBWI authors and illustrators who have independently published a board, picture, or chapter book or a middle grade or young adult novel through a self - publishing route are eligible for the award.

She is seeking: «I am currently looking for lyrical picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, new adult, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, paranormal, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, adult fiction but find I'm especially drawn to middle grade and young adult.

He is not looking for religious fiction, genre fiction (romance, sci - fi, fantasy), legal thrillers, New Age, picture books, middle grade, novellas or screenplays.

Peter Miller is on our list of Publishing Agents USA (book agents in the United States), Fiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent nonfiction, not just novels), Children's Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books for younger readers), Young Adult Publishing Agents (book agents who represent YA books for teens), and Middle Grade Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books for middle grade tween reaMiddle Grade Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books for middle grade tween reamiddle grade tween readers).

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For children's books, she is actively looking for young adult and middle grade fiction — whether it be contemporary, historical, fantasy, or simply a story with a timeless quality and vibrant characteFor children's books, she is actively looking for young adult and middle grade fiction — whether it be contemporary, historical, fantasy, or simply a story with a timeless quality and vibrant charactefor young adult and middle grade fiction — whether it be contemporary, historical, fantasy, or simply a story with a timeless quality and vibrant characters.

She is currently looking for lyrical picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, new adult, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, paranormal, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, and adult fiction.

She is taking pitches for the following fiction genres: romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery / thriller / suspense, horror, young adult, middle grade, literary fiction, new adult, graphic novels, women's fiction, upmarket fiction, and novels / books by and about people from marginalized perspectives (such as LGBT people and / or racial minorities).

I was just saying to be mindful of that when you discover new authors or books from indie authors that are more fragile than books backed by a strong team of authors supportking each other (like the «2K Class» inattentive for debut middle grade and YA authors: http://classof2k14.com/meet-the-authors)

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She wants to hear pitches for happily - ever - after romance, mainstream suspense, thrillers, mysteries, young adult with a fresh voice (both contemporary and sci - fi / fantasy), science fiction, fantasy, action / adventure, picture books (especially author - illustrators), cookbooks, middle grade (all kinds), narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, Southern fiction, Christian and inspirational fiction & nonfiction, and memoir.

For children's picture books and middle grade, Gabbie is looking for books that introduce curious young readers to new concepts — be it historically leaning or learning your manners — with compelling characters and an engaging voiFor children's picture books and middle grade, Gabbie is looking for books that introduce curious young readers to new concepts — be it historically leaning or learning your manners — with compelling characters and an engaging voifor books that introduce curious young readers to new concepts — be it historically leaning or learning your manners — with compelling characters and an engaging voice.

Angus, Thongs is a laugh - out - loud contemporary realistic fiction young adult (YA) book; The Night Gardener is a ghost story set in the mid-19th century and written for middle grade readers (ages 9 to 12, or grades 4 to 7).

I also employed a very light drift of fantasy in my adult novel The Uncoupling, as well as in a book for middle - grade readers about kids who meet at a Scrabble tournament, called The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman.

A small - town kid takes on a big - time case in Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, John Grisham's first book for middle - grade readers — and book one in a planned series — will no doubt have wide appeal.

In addition to reviewing middle grade and YA books for BookPage, Jill Ratzan reviews for School Library Journal and works as a school librarian at a small independent school.

The program makes several of its most popular children's and middle grade titles available through ebook distributors Booksource, Follett, Mackin Educational Resources, and Perma - Bound, allowing classrooms to purchase a one - year license for the book as many schools already have systems in place to finance software licenses.

JAFFERY: Our decision to publish nine books a year stems from our desire to publish books for all ages of children — picture book, middle grade, and young adult.

This morning's edition of Reading Corner highlights several award - winning children's books — from the recent Caldecott winner A Sick Day for Amos McGee to Black Radishes, a new middle grade novel that was named a Sydney Taylor Honor Book for its authentic portrayal of the Jewish experience.

A middle - grade adventure story where a hijabi girl gets to be the heroine is completely groundbreaking, as is a picture book intended for Latinx Muslims.

Holly Black, co-author of the best - selling Spiderwick Chronicles and author of several fantasies for teens, aims her latest book, Doll Bones, squarely at the middle - grade audience.

If I were writing lit fic or a picture book — or, as you mentioned, middle - grade — I might consider a trad publisher for their distribution (and for the fact that they do buy lit fic).

Explore videos and chapter books in categories that include e-books, read - alongs, graphic novels, and audiobooks suitable for middle and high school grades.

However, I am now up to book 2 of a sci - fi fiction series for kids [middle grade], and am considering permafree for Book 1, since this seems to be a current fashbook 2 of a sci - fi fiction series for kids [middle grade], and am considering permafree for Book 1, since this seems to be a current fashBook 1, since this seems to be a current fashion!

I have experience creating custom spots for magazines and children's textbooks, images for T - shirts, logos, picture books, and (my personal favorite) a middle grade novel about a boy and a genie.